Motors and Motor Controls

Course Description:

Training Motors and Motor Controls is a way to stay competitive as industry must constantly reduce planning, manufacturing installation and maintenance costs. This Motors and Motor Controls course introduces the students to the basics of motor and motor control design, application, installation and maintenance, protection and control and describes the control operations and uses of each control products, it’s voltage, current and frequency ratings.

Course Content

1.            General Motor Design and Operation/Basic Motor Theory

·         AC Motors

·         Power System Effects on Motors

·         Application of Motor Loads

·         High Efficiency Motors

·         Power Factor Correction

2.            Motor Control Techniques

·         Symbol and Terminology

·         Starting Methods

·         Stopping Methods

·         Speed Control

·         VFD Effects on Motor Performance

3.            Motor Protection

·         Induction Motor Characteristics

·         Short Circuit Protection

·         Overload Protection

·         Thermal Protection

·         Solid State Motor Protection Relay

4.            Motor Failure Analysis

·         Electrical Failures

·         Mechanical Failures

·         Load Related Failures

5.            Motor Testing Methods

·         Insulation Life Overview

·         Testing methods

6.            Motor Maintenance Practices

·         Electrical Maintenance

·         Mechanical Maintenance

Who Should Attend?

This training is recommended for maintenance technicians, field engineers, and operators who are required to work with motors, drives and automation systems.